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Base pay range
Buyer (Derbyshire) – Food Manufacturing (Experience in Food Mandatory) - £50,000 - £55,000
Hybrid – (3 days on site)
Nothing stands still in food manufacturing. If you’re a buyer who can keep things moving, cut through the noise, and land the right deals, this role is for you.
This isn’t a role for someone who wants to keep things ticking along. We need a doer who understands the fast-paced, ever-changing world of food manufacturing and can bring real strategic thinking to the table.
The Job
You’ll be the go-to person for sourcing raw materials, negotiating with suppliers, and making sure the business isn’t paying over the odds for anything. Your decisions will directly impact costs, quality, and production efficiency—so no pressure.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Getting the best deals without compromising on quality or service.
* Keeping suppliers in check - If they underdeliver, you’ll be the one sorting it.
* Watching the market, staying ahead of pricing trends, risks, and potential disruptions.
* Managing costings & tenders, ensuring raw material prices stack up commercially.
* Working cross-functionally, linking procurement, supply chain, and operations.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience buying in food manufacturing.
* Negotiation skills – If you can’t push back on suppliers, this isn’t for you.
* Strong commercial sense, understanding costs, margins, and supply chain risks.
* Problem-solving mentality – Things will go wrong. You’ll need to fix them—quickly.
* Flexibility to travel – Mostly UK-based, with occasional trips abroad.
* CIPS qualification? Great if you have it, but experience matters more.
A key role in a growing business where you can make an impact, with the chance to own your category and drive commercial improvements.
If this strikes a chord with you and your CV is ready, then click apply now! If your CV is not ready and you want to learn more, call me (Olly) on 01733 391 515!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services
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